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Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,245

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $3,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,556

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $4,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMaxima
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,765 $40,265 $45,565 $60,720 $35,120
Base Invoice $37,578 $38,135 $43,143 $56,773 $32,163
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Temporary spare tire 250 250 250    
Panoramic sunroof 900 900   900  
Second-row 3-person bench     0    
Recaro performance seats     2,800    
Tech Package         1,850
Premium Package         3,300
Floor mats         195
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Temporary spare tire 220 220 220    
Panoramic sunroof 792 792   792  
Second-row 3-person bench     0    
Recaro performance seats     2,464    
Tech Package         1,605
Premium Package         2,862
Floor mats         146
Options (change) 4,295 3,295 3,050 900 5,345
Options (change) 3,780 2,900 2,684 792 4,613
Destination 825 825 825 825 780
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $44,885 $44,385 $49,440 $63,745 $41,245
Total Invoice $42,183 $41,860 $46,652 $59,690 $37,556

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,922
Model Year20102010201020102012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMaxima
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$44,885$44,385$49,440$63,745$41,245
Adjustments for Features-9500-2,175-1,975-1,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,935$44,385$47,265$61,770$39,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$3,330$17,835$0
Total Invoice$42,183$41,860$46,652$59,690$37,556
Adjustments for Features-8930-2,052-1,849-1,188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,290$41,860$44,600$57,841$36,368
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$3,310$16,551$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20102010201020102012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMaxima
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start  $150  
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40 $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Rear seat audio controls    $25
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge   $75 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Headlight washers   $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat    $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,440$2,490$4,665$4,465$3,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$2,175$1,975$1,305
Value of Feature Adjustments-8930-2,052-1,849-1,188

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20102012
ModelCTSMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in109.3 in
Length191.6 in190.6 in
Width72.5 in73.2 in
Height58.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76556%
Total Not Requested60044%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6

Recaro performance seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested507%
Total Not Requested62593%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested71090%
Total Not Requested7510%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested164567%
Total Not Requested82533%

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